Aldi plans to convert a total of 40 of its stores to its new format in 2018.

The German supermarket chain intends to convert all of its Australian stores to the new format by 2020.

An Aldi spokesperson told Australian Food News that Aldi knows that it needs to continue to expand its fresh produce, healthy foods, organic and meat ranges to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

“Our national store refurbishment program has allowed for greater space to accommodate these categories, improve store standards and the in-store experience,” Aldi’s spokesperson said.